Member Activities
We offer a number of activities for members at our Learning & Development Centre in Kirkintilloch, as well as a range of on-line classes. All activities are free to attend so why not come along, meet new people and have some fun.
For more information or to sign up to any activities below please contact our Senior Development Leader, Julie Ritchie development@dbscotland.org.uk
All activities are free however, we do require you use your own guide hours if support is required. Alternatively, please feel free to attend with a friend or family member. If you have any questions regarding Guide support, please get in touch with Julie development@dbscotland.org.uk
One-Off Activities
Tuesday 10th May – Country Ranger Led Walk 10am – 12noon
Dumbreck Marsh in Kilsyth
Enjoy a descriptive and sensory walk through a short grassy track which is soft underfoot. It will be a great experience, led by an East Dunbartonshire Country Ranger. Return to DbS centre for refreshments.
Tuesday 7th June – Country Ranger Led Walk 10am – 12noon
Loch Ardinning
A 1-mile loop around beautiful Loch Ardinning. Learn about the nature and wildlife from a Country Ranger who will lead the walk. Refreshments provided.
Thursday 16th June 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Cervical Cancer Screening Talk by Jo’s Trust
Iona and Suzanne from Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust will come along to talk about cervical screening and why it’s important. We’ll also talk about ways to make it easier if you feel a bit anxious about it, and where you can get support and further information.
Important class change
Wednesday 18th May 10am – 12pm
Triple Tap Tech
Triple Tap Tech will host an information session to answer your technology questions. Triple Tap Tech are a charity providing advice, help, support, and training to people with a visual impairment on everything to do with technology.
This session was previously advertised as Wednesday 11th May but will now take place on Wednesday 18th May.
CURRENT ACTIVITIES AT DBS CENTRE
Monday morning – Scrabble Club
Every Monday from 10am – 12noon
Challenge our regular group of members in this tactile word game.
Wednesday morning – Technology Cafe
Every Wednesday until 29th June 10am – 11am
Learn how to make the most of your I-pad, Chromebook or mobile phone.
Thursday morning – Walking Group
Every Thursday 10.30am – 12pm
Meet weekly at DBS centre for a socially distanced walk. Rain, hail or shine, members will be enjoying local country walks.
CURRENT ONLINE ACTIVITIES
Wednesday morning – Technology Cafe
Every Wednesday until 29th June 11am-12pm
Get I-pad and chromebook advice and learn to get the most from your technology.
Thursday morning – Quiz Every Thursday 11am – 12noon
Join DBS Quiz master Ian and put your knowledge to the test! Our quiz team are looking for more members so why not give it a go!
Thursday afternoon – Falls Prevention / Chair Aerobics
Thursday 5th, 19th and 26th May 2pm-2.45pm
Join Tina for gentle exercises to improve strength and balance. There’s no background music and Tina will talk through each movement. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Friday afternoon – Bingo Every Friday from 2pm – 3pm
Dabbers at the ready! Join Bingo queen Eliza for fun and laughter at our weekly bingo session.
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments regarding activities please contact Julie: 0141 777 6111 or email development@dbscotland.org.uk